Pokémon: Ash the New Generation, Starting from Sinnoh

"Miss Xiaoguang, this is what you deserve, please accept it!"

Milotic exhaled a clear blue bubble, and under its clear control, the Azure Ribbon slowly flew into Dawn's hand.

Xiao Guang happily accepted the slowly flying ribbon of turquoise water, examined it carefully, and, overwhelmed with joy, couldn't help but shout loudly while holding up the ribbon.

"Getting the Azure Ribbon Medal? No problem!"

When Dawn showed such a girlish side, Wallace on the field, Ash, Brock, and Pikachu in the audience, as well as their rivals and friends May and Nozomi, all responded with smiles.

"This child has really grown up a lot!" Ayako, watching on TV, couldn't help but exclaim.

Afterwards, when Hikari saw Ash and the others slowly approaching after the awards ceremony, she quickly ran towards Ash.

"Well done, Xiao Guang!"

"Thank you..." Xiao Guang happily accepted the compliment.

Overjoyed, Hikari continued to talk to Satoshi, completely ignoring Brock and the others standing nearby.

"Xiao Guang is still special. He has the vigor of a rookie trainer, as well as considerable strength. He's much stronger than I was back then!"

Haruka, who was left out in the cold, didn't care about Hikaru's performance.

After all, she was once a newcomer herself and knows the joy of defeating strong opponents and winning the ribbon medal.

So, seeing the two chatting and laughing, Xiaoyao just smiled slightly, then squatted down and picked up Pikachu, who had gotten off Ash's shoulder.

And stroke the other's soft, fluffy fur.

"Pica~"

The sensation on its head made Pikachu lie comfortably in May's arms, enjoying the massage.

Xiaoyao smiled slightly at this, then turned to Xiaogang beside her and asked:

"Xiao Gang, has Xiao Zhi changed a bit? I only noticed it now when I looked closely, Xiao Zhi has grown a lot taller!"

"...You're only just finding out now?"

"Pica-"

Xiaoyao's words successfully silenced Xiaogang, who was stunned for a moment before rolling his eyes and making a sarcastic remark.

"Hehe~ Because these past few days have been all about eating and training, I haven't been able to observe things very carefully!"

Seeing the expressions on Xiaogang's and the Pikachu's faces, Xiaoyao stuck out her tongue shyly.

"Seriously... sigh~"

Xiao Gang, who didn't know where he was complaining, glanced at Xiao Yao a few times, and finally could only let out a helpless sigh.

Because he knew the girl's personality well, and given her carefree nature, what the foodie Xiaoyao said was true.

So Brock could only make a few token complaints before continuing to explain Ash's recent changes to May.

Among other things, May was told about Ash's awakening of Aura and Viridian powers.

"Ah~"

Upon hearing the explanation, May was greatly surprised. Forgetting about Pikachu, she covered her mouth and looked at Ash in the distance.

When May awakened her Aura power, she was only slightly surprised, after all, she had insisted on Ash's dialing back in Ordron.

But what exactly is the power of Tokiwa?

Could a special ability that can heal also cure someone's blockhead?

As Ash patiently talked with Dawn, Haruka's expression began to become subtle.

After standing there blankly for a moment, he put Pikachu down on the ground and walked towards the two of them.

"Xiaoyao, congratulations on obtaining the Azure Ribbon! That move was amazing, it was an unexpected performance!"

May walked towards the two of them, winked at Ash, and then praised Dawn.

"Oh, not at all. This move was taught to me by Ash. Otherwise, I'm not sure I could beat you."

"It wasn't just that one move that defeated me~" May rolled her eyes cutely, and winked at Ash again.

The seemingly ordinary action made Xiaozhi wonder what the other person really meant.

He's been so busy with the competition these past few days that he hasn't had a chance to have a proper chat with the other person. Is he hinting at something?

However, it was obvious that Ash was overthinking things, because May immediately turned her gaze back to Dawn and whispered in her ear:

"Xiao Guang, how about we go over there and talk privately?"

"Of course!" Xiao Guang was slightly taken aback, but immediately agreed.

So the two girls held hands and walked towards the lake, much to Xiaozhi's slightly bewildered gaze.

Xiao Gang was also puzzled. Why couldn't they say it face to face? Why did they have to come all this way? How was he supposed to watch the show?

On the shore of Lizhi Lake, two young girls stood quietly, watching the shimmering surface of the lake, letting the cool breeze caress their faces, their soft hair fluttering slightly.

However, Xiao Guang was not as calm as the lake surface, because Xiao Yao's words stirred up a storm in Xiao Guang's heart.

"Hikari, do you...do you like Ash?"

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xiaoyao launched into a direct attack.

Xiaoyao's outrageous statement made Xiaoguang's eyes widen. He never expected her to do something like this, and her words were so blunt.

However, upon closer inspection, one can see that the other person's pretty face is also blushing, as she is trying to suppress her shyness and staring at Xiaoguang while waiting for his answer.

This made Xiao Guang lower his head shyly, unsure of how to answer!

In response, Xiao Guang could only change the subject to Xiao Yao: "So, Xiao Yao, what you mean is..."

"That's right, I like Ash!" May admitted boldly, her face flushed.

"Sigh!" These words immediately made Xiao Guang nervous.

"Don't worry, Ash doesn't know!" Dawn's reaction amused Haruka, who patiently explained.

"Was it in the Sea King's Palace?" Xiao Guang asked, blushing as she recalled that night.

"Yes!"

"Then how did you find out I like..."

For some reason, Hikaru was too embarrassed to say "I like you" to Haruka, perhaps because of Haruka's status as a senior.

"Counter Shield, that's something I heard from Brock! It really suits Ash's battle style!"

Offense is the best defense; she always remembered Ash's fighting style.

"At the same time, I'm also very envious of you. I didn't expect Ash to care about you so much. It makes me a little jealous."

Looking at the shy Xiaoguang, Xiaoyao frankly expressed her envy.

"..."

Xiao Guang could only lower his head, unsure how to respond to the topic.

puff~

"Xiao Guang, don't be nervous, I just want to make a fair decision with you!" Xiao Yao covered her mouth with a smile at the other person's expression.

"Um???"

"Even though you can continue traveling with Ash, I will not give up!"

"I will work hard to improve myself so that one day in the future I can have a fair duel!"

Xiaoyao clenched her fist seriously and said to Xiaoguang.

"I won't lose to you either!" Xiao Guang quickly replied.

Although the duel came somewhat suddenly, Hikaru accepted the challenge.

Then, looking at the shimmering lake again, they chatted and laughed about their daily life with Ash.

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Because the exams lasted for three consecutive days, I will update tomorrow.

Chapter 160 A Parting Gift for Haruka

Evening

The golden sunlight, representing dusk, quietly descends, shining on the harbor by Lake Lizhi, bathing the entire area in gold.

At this time, a small cruise ship had already docked at the pier, and Ash and his friends were standing by the pier, bidding farewell to May who was about to leave.

"Goodbye, you can come visit Pallet Town sometime!" Ash said politely as he watched May leave.

"Pica~"

Pikachu, perched on my shoulder, also waved its claws.

“…Okay, I will!” Xiaoyao paused for a moment, then smiled.

"So direct!"

Xiaozhi's invitation left Xiaogang somewhat bewildered; it didn't seem like something Xiaozhi would say.